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Plan Commission backs reapproval of drive‑through car wash at 1167 Laser Street
Summary
The Verona Planning Commission voted to recommend the Common Council reapprove a conditional use permit and approve a site plan for a 5,000‑square‑foot drive‑through car wash at 1167 Laser Street after finding no changes to prior approvals and no new zoning issues.
The Verona Planning Commission on Monday recommended city approval of a conditional use permit and approved a site plan to allow construction of a 5,000‑square‑foot drive‑through car wash at 1167 Laser Street.
City planning staff said the proposal matches a project previously approved in December 2023 and that applicable zoning regulations have not changed. "Because the plans were previously approved and because applicable zoning regulations have not changed since the previous approval, staff have no concerns," Mister Severson said during the commission’s review.
The commission’s vote will send a recommendation to the Common Council on the conditional use permit. Commissioner Wood moved to recommend council approval with the condition that the permit become effective when the applicant acquires the property; Commissioner Powers seconded. On a voice vote, commissioners approved the recommendation. Commissioners then approved the associated site plan for the 5,000‑square‑foot car wash on Lot 28 in Liberty Business Park on a subsequent motion by Commissioner Powers, seconded by Commissioner Harrison.
Why it matters: The applicant told the commission construction is intended to begin this summer and that the reapproval was requested to reset approval time limits required by local ordinance. Staff said planned hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and that the operation would typically have two to three employees on site.
Supporting details: Staff described the parcel as part of Liberty Business Park and said the property is zoned Suburban Commercial, which permits car washes and allows drive‑throughs as a conditional use. Staff presented a rendering of the proposed building and noted signage will be reviewed separately by staff rather than through the conditional use or site plan approvals.
What’s next: The Planning Commission’s recommendation on the conditional use permit will go to the Common Council for final action. The site plan approval by the commission moves the project forward to building and permitting steps once the property transfer condition is satisfied.
